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Police in France raided numerous homes on Monday in a sweep of suspects alleged to have offered online support for the beheading of a school teacher last week, the interior ministry said.https://trib.al/FoM2QaQ 

The Justice Department has unveiled charges against six alleged Russian government hackers. Prosecutors say they were behind a rash of cyberattacks — from damaging Ukraine's electrical grid to interfering in France's election.https://trib.al/OhRBWjt 

The average wait time for results of a coronavirus test has dropped to about three days in the U.S. — but that's still too slow to keep infected people from unknowingly spreading the virus, researchers report.https://trib.al/PyCPZak 

Excavation crews are breaking ground at a new site in an effort to find remains of victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In 1921, white mobs killed an estimated 150-300 Black residents and burned businesses, homes and churches to the ground.https://trib.al/UcdVOOT 

The Supreme Court says it will hear a case involving the use of military funds to build sections of the border wall. It will also hear a case revolving around the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum-seekers.https://trib.al/MOMoyft 

Over 8.1 million cases of the coronavirus have been identified in the U.S., and more than 219,000 people have died. Here are the latest figures for each state.https://trib.al/C4sjWsD 

The world has hit a grim new benchmark in the pandemic: more than 40 million coronavirus infections globally, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.https://trib.al/K9g4YPE 

Economists estimate China's yearly GDP growth could be north of 2.5% this year — even as the rest of the world economy is expected to shrink by at least 4%.https://trib.al/2PUD1jH 

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat is in critical but stable condition in a Jerusalem hospital, where he was moved on Sunday after reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month.https://trib.al/58c2tRZ 

On Friday, U.S. coronavirus cases soared higher than they had since late July — hitting nearly 70,000 in one day. That week, 17 states posted new daily records. Hospitalizations also increased in more than 40 states.https://trib.al/zPSdgzy 

In Michigan, ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day cannot be counted, an appeals court ruled on Friday. It's not clear whether this latest decision will be appealed to the state Supreme Court.https://trib.al/rEYyMk3 

For skaters like Jasmine Moore, roller skating is more than just a fun activity: It's also a form of self-care and a protest for social justice. @hereandnowhttps://trib.al/6ZurOBd 

Lauren Tarshis' "I Survived" series takes kids through famous historical disasters, from the Titanic sinking to the California wildfires. A child psychologist says they're a good entry point for parents to talk to kids about anxiety-provoking situations.https://trib.al/mj4EU7c 

Thanks to an increase in pandemic-related, non-recyclable materials, 30% more waste has crept into our oceans. @hereandnowhttps://trib.al/7JqAjX3 

Donnel Baird's company makes energy-saving updates to buildings almost exclusively in low-income areas. Cutting the carbon footprint saves money — and fights climate change. "Solar panels aren't just for rich people," he says. "They're for everybody."https://trib.al/j7GwtQD 

When his grandmother died in Israel this year, his family couldn't travel to the funeral. So he began photographing his mother as a way to help understand the grieving process. "Watching her emotions change day to day, helped me heal along with her."https://trib.al/T6m7RTN 

Bigger and more destructive wildfires are on the rise in the U.S., driven in great part by a changing climate. More than 40 million Americans live in high-risk zones. Here's how to find out if you're one of them.https://trib.al/Vqjp2K5 

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in solidarity in French cities on Sunday, as the number of people detained in connection with the history teacher's beheading rose to 11.https://trib.al/4G5FoH5 

TikTok is expanding its ban on QAnon to include all content that advances the conspiracy theory, following a previous enforcement that targeted specific hashtags.https://trib.al/tOX377I 

Joe Biden's campaign manager cautioned supporters not to get complacent: "The very searing truth is that Donald Trump can still win this race."https://trib.al/kzqMIM4